Kashmir

Five suspected militants arrested in Jammu and Kashmir, plot to kill cops foiled

Press Trust of India | Friday May 24, 2013

Five suspected militants have been arrested with heavy arms and ammunition in connection with a botched plot to kill security personnel near Thathri Police Station in Doda district.

Lashkar militant killed in Srinagar encounter, three policemen injured

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 23, 2013

Security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant in a gunfight in the heart of Jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar on Thursday morning, police said.

150 mobile towers to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir for stronger network: Kruparani Killi

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 22, 2013

To strengthen the state's communication network, one hundred and fifty new mobile phone towers is to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sushant Singh Rajput to shoot in Kashmir

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 21, 2013

Abhishek Kapoor, who introduced Sushant Singh Rajput to filmdom with Kai Po Che!, is all set to roll the cameras with the actor again for his next film, which will be widely shot in Kashmir.

Shutdown in Srinagar called by separatists affects normal life

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 21, 2013

A shutdown called by separatists affected life in Srinagar today, although the authorities did not impose any restrictions in the city.

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan shoots dead 2 colleagues in Kishtwar

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi (With IANS inputs) | Tuesday May 21, 2013

A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) trooper killed two of his colleagues and injured two others in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar town early on Tuesday, police said.

Chinese held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir over Quran abuse

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 18, 2013

A Chinese man working on an energy project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) was being held today after hundreds of protesters attacked his company offices over the alleged desecration of a Quran, officials said.

Imtiaz Ali: There is much more to show in Kashmir than violence

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2013

Imtiaz Ali said Kashmir is regarded as "special" by the people of the country, but lamented that the place has "not been accurately" portrayed by the Hindi film industry.

Why this doctor from Kashmir is an inspiration for IAS aspirants

Reported by Nazir Masoodi; edited by Janaki Fernandes | Monday May 13, 2013

Ruvaida Salam is scripting history in Kashmir. She's the only woman of eight successful candidates from the state to have cracked the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) exams this year.

Will be very happy to invite Manmohan Singh to swearing-in ceremony: Nawaz Sharif

Edited by Mala Das (with inputs from AFP) | Monday May 13, 2013

Nawaz Sharif, set to be Pakistan's Prime Minister for a third time, has said he is happy to invite India's Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to Islamabad for his oath-taking ceremony, the latest in a series of bonhomous statements that seem to signal ...

14-day festival to showcase best of Kashmir from Tuesday

Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2013

The fortnight-long tourism festival beginning in Srinagar from Tuesday is aimed at attracting tourists by showcasing the heritage and handicrafts of Kashmir.

Army chopper crashes in Siachen, no casualty

Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2013

An Army helicopter, on air maintenance operations, crashed this morning in the Siachen glacier. Both the pilots survived the accident and were being evacuated for treatment, army sources said.

Army chopper crashes in Siachen, narrow escape for pilots

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 13, 2013

An army helicopter crashed this morning in the Siachen glacier area of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said in Srinagar.

RBI gears up for plastic notes as 20% paper bills get soiled

Sunday May 12, 2013

As the Reserve Bank gears up for a trial of plastic currency notes, it has to dispose of soiled paper currency bills worth an estimated amount of over Rs 2 lakh crore a year.

India welcomes Nawaz Sharif's victory in Pakistan: who said what

Edited by Janaki Fernandes | Sunday May 12, 2013

India is watching even as Nawaz Sharif inches closer to becoming the next Prime Minister of Pakistan. A few Indian politicians have started congratulating Mr Sharif, even as he gets set for his new role. Here are some of the reactions.